Donald U. Kimerer 1933-2024

Donald was born July 15, 1933, in Akron, a son of the late Harry and Margarette Sterner Kimerer, and came to this area in the 1960s. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army, serving during the Korean War. Donald worked for 10 years for the Ohio State Penitentiary as a prison guard. He then worked in security plant protection for General Motors Lordstown Plant for 24 years, retiring in 1992.

Donald was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church and the Moose Lodge of Port Clinton. He enjoyed many years of boating on Berlin Lake, and later at Lake Erie. He looked forward to traveling and enjoyed his many cruises, and trips to Hawaii and Alaska. Most importantly, Donald loved spending time with his children and grandchildren.

Donald was preceded in death by his wife, the former Evon Ann Beckwith, whom he married June 22, 1957. He leaves his son, Kenneth (Cindy Bella) Kimerer; daughter, Kimberly (Robert) Walters; and son, Kerry Kimerer. Donald will be missed by his grandchildren, Cody (Yvonne) Wyatt, Carly (Mason) Morris, Alexis (George) Grady and Kyle Kimerer; as well as by his great-grandchildren, Trevor, Mya, Spencer, Brooklynn, Georgie, Maddy and Riley. Donald also leaves his loving companion, Patricia Honen.

Besides his parents and his wife, Donald was preceded in death by his brother, Richard Kimerer.

A celebration of the life of Donald U. Kimerer will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at Westminster Presbyterian Church. Friends may call from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.

In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that donations be made in Donald’s memory to Hospice of the Valley, 9803 Sharrott Road, Youngstown, OH 44514.

Family and friends may view this obituary and send condolences at www.lanefuneralhomes.com.

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